Worthia

Worthia is a rare name derived from the Old English word 'worð' (or 'worth'), which referred to an enclosed settlement, a farmstead, or a piece of land. It was primarily used as a surname, indicating a person's origin from such a place. Over time, like many place-name surnames, it occasionally transitioned into use as a given name, though it remains very uncommon.

The name's usage as a given name is largely a modern phenomenon, often chosen for its unique sound and connection to a sense of place and heritage. Its unisex nature stems from its surname origin, where surnames were not gender-specific. It carries a subtle, earthy, and somewhat old-fashioned charm.